MTD 500 series Shop Manual page 99

Figure 8.30
Figure 8.31
Hole
Alignment Mark
Figure 8.32
Discharge Chute and Controls (Manual Crank)
14. Insert a pick or similar tool into the hole in the Gear
Shaft while removing the nut with a 9/16" wrench.
See Figure 8.30.
15. Remove the hex bushings, spring and washers from
the shaft.
To assemble the Remote Head:
1. Slide the Worm Gear onto the Gear Shaft so that the
alignment mark is facing and is aligned with the holes
in the gear shaft.
NOTE: Slide the gear onto the shaft from the side with the
holes.
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